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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 06:19 PM
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so the the long rod on the bottom passenger side of the diff/trans is rubbing and digging into the rear cradle. I also think it is responsible for the clunk sound I am getting. Everytime I jack that side of the car up and lower it I hear clunk. I saw that it rubbed when I installed it, but dont see how it can be changed. Anyone ever have this issue?
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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Read the instructions! (kidding with you, dont get upset)


You have the rod on the outside of the bracketry, or you did not install the bushing on the inside of the bracketry. The brace will fit without any modifications to it, or the cradle.

Feel free to give us a call if you still have any problems.
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 07:03 PM
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ill put it on my lift tomorrow and look and see where it is and call ya!
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by DOUG @ ECS
Read the instructions! (kidding with you, dont get upset)


You have the rod on the outside of the bracketry, or you did not install the bushing on the inside of the bracketry. The brace will fit without any modifications to it, or the cradle.

Feel free to give us a call if you still have any problems.
Do you have a better pic of this than in the install instructions? I couldnt find a pic with the spacer included and mine is rubbing on the pass rear as well
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 08:11 AM
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Here is a shot of our display model that should show the spacer pretty well.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by DOUG @ ECS
Read the instructions! (kidding with you, dont get upset)


You have the rod on the outside of the bracketry, or you did not install the bushing on the inside of the bracketry. The brace will fit without any modifications to it, or the cradle.

Feel free to give us a call if you still have any problems.
100% I did the same thing. I have the yellow paint marker on the cradle still where I was going to notch it. Then I pulled out the instructions
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by JMBLOWNWS6
100% I did the same thing. I have the yellow paint marker on the cradle still where I was going to notch it. Then I pulled out the instructions

When every thing eles fails....
Break out the instructions & read em!!!!
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